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| Place | Tignish |
| Type | Locality |
| Province / Territory | Prince Edward Island (PE) |
| Location | Prince |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 46.95 |
| Longitude | -64.033333 |
| Population | 1,800 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | C0B |
| Area Code | 782, 902 |
| Importance | Large city |
| CGN ID | BACMK |
Tignish is a locality in Prince, Prince Edward Island, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Tignish is located at 46.9500°N, 64.0333°W.
Tignish occupies a singular position where the land meets the salt-heavy expanse of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. It lies 64.4 km north-north-west of Summerside, PE (from Summerside, PE: bearing 343°T), and is situated 4.5 km south-south-east of Nail Pond. The terrain here is shaped by the Tignish River, which carves a quiet path through the landscape, drawing the eye toward the horizon where the sky often turns the color of a bruised plum at dusk. The air holds a persistent, crisp salinity, and the earth possesses a rich, dark density that seems to hold the memory of every tide that has ever nudged against its banks. The history of Tignish is rooted in the persistence of those who looked to the water for their livelihood, establishing an economy that has long leaned into the rhythms of the sea. Fishing remains a vital pulse, with boats navigating the local waters to bring in the day’s haul, a practice that defines the industry as much as the steady, seasonal toil of agriculture defines the surrounding fields. The life of the people here is measured by the turn of the seasons and the shifting demands of the harvest, ensuring that the work of the day leaves a tangible weight on the shoulders of those who keep the docks and farms active. A distinct cultural identity thrives in Tignish, marked by a sense of heritage that values the simple, enduring connections of a small, coastal life. The architecture and the layout of the streets reflect a practical, weathered beauty, serving as the backdrop for daily gatherings that have anchored the local experience for generations. While the pace of the day is dictated by the turning tide and the wind off the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the character of Tignish is defined by an understated strength, where the quietude of the landscape is matched only by the steady, focused resolve of its people.
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Explore Tignish, Prince Edward Island, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.95, -64.033333. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Detailed location data for Tignish includes the postal code (C0B), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Location data for Tignish is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |